Just Right Jillian by Collier, Nicole D.

In this heartfelt middle grade novel from debut author Nicole D. Collier, fifth grader Jillian must learn to speak and break free of her shell to enter her school's academic competition and keep her promise to her grandmother.

Fifth grader Jillian will do just about anything to blend in, including staying quiet even when she has the right answer. After she loses a classroom competition because she won't speak up, she sets her mind on winning her school's biggest competition.

But breaking out of her shell is easier said than done, and Jillian has only a month to keep her promise to her grandmother and prove to herself that she can speak up and show everyone her true self.

A warm and relatable middle grade debut novel about family, friendship, and finding the confidence to break free from the crowd and be who you truly are.

A CCBC Best of the YearA Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

Author: Nicole D. Collier
Publisher: Versify
Published: 01/03/2023
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.48h x 5.04w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780358755302
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 517280 / Just Right Jillian